Product Development Specialist

Job Details

Job Location
:
Greenwood, IN 46143

Job Shift
: B - 7:00AM - 3:30PM - Monday - Friday

The Product Development Specialist at KYB Americas Corporation is responsible for driving the development and enhancement of innovative automotive products. The role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure that products meet market demands and align with the company's strategic objectives.

• Conduct market research to identify consumer needs and emerging trends in the automotive industry.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to conceptualize and develop new products.
• Manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Evaluate product performance and gather feedback to inform future product enhancements.
• Prepare and present product proposals and progress reports to senior management.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components for product development.
• Support the sales and marketing teams with product knowledge and technical expertise.
• Monitor competitive products and strategies to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.

The Product Development Specialist supports the creation, evaluation, and maintenance of KYB products through detailed technical analysis and cross‑functional collaboration. This position assists in ordering, tracking, and validating components, performing fitment checks, and ensuring that all specifications meet internal and industry standards. The Specialist works closely with procurement, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues, support prototype testing, and prepare documentation for new product launches.

Additionally, the role provides technical support to customers, consumers, and internal teams responding to inquiries and assisting with requests. Over time, this position will expand to include catalog and data management responsibilities to improve accuracy and efficiency across product lines.

• Support product development projects by ordering, tracking, and evaluating OE samples for fitment validation and performance verification.
• Perform fitment checks and assist with prototype builds to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
• Review supplier drawings and technical documentation to confirm dimensional accuracy and alignment with internal standards before production approval.
• Prepare unification reports to consolidate applications, reduce redundancies, and improve catalog accuracy.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Project Coordinators, and suppliers to resolve issues that delay product launches or production.
• Assist in creating documentation and reports required for new product approvals and launches.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Identify recurring technical issues or catalog gaps and communicate findings to improve product data accuracy.
• Maintain organized records of development activities, test results, and supplier communications to support traceability and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align product specifications, timelines, and launch readiness.
• Support the preparation of data and materials for internal and external communications related to new products.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Product Manager or immediate supervisor as needed.

An associate degree in a technical, mechanical, or business‑related field is preferred. Equivalent hands‑on experience in automotive, manufacturing, or product support environments will also be considered. Prior experience in product development, catalog management, or technical support is highly desirable. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and capable of organizing and analyzing data accurately. The ability to read and interpret technical drawings is required.

Knowledge of coil springs, suspension systems, or automotive components is strongly preferred.…